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Recording television programmes
[RAM] [DVD-R]
Preparation
Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.
1Press [DVD, Í] (1) to turn the unit on.
2Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to open the tray and
insert a disc.
≥Insert one disc only within the tray’s guides.
≥Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough
space available.
≥Press [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to close the tray.
≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with this unit,
format it to ensure accurate recording (page 39 , “Format”).
Check the disc carefully to ensure it doesn’t contain
programmes you want to keep.
(1) Arrow pointing inwards.
(2) Align correctly.
≥Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (with double-sided
discs, load so the label for the side you want to record is
facing up.)
3Press [W, X, CH] (18) to select the channel.
(3) e.g.: When you have selected channel 4
4Press [REC MODE] (26) to select the recording
mode.
≥Select “XP”, “SP”, “LP” or “EP”.
≥It is also possible to perform the flexible recording (FR).
(page 27)
(4) e.g.: When you have selected “XP”
5Press [¥, REC] (16) to start recording.
≥The programme is recorded into the available space on the
disc.
ªTo pause recording
Press [;] (8).
Press again to restart recording.
ªTo stop recording
Press [∫] (7).
ªTo select channels with the remote control
Press the numeric buttons (4).
ªConvenient features
≥Chasing play—playing from the beginning of the programme you
are recording (page 29).
≥Simultaneous recording and play—watching a programme you
recorded while recording another (page 29).
≥Time Slip-checking the images you are recording (page 30).
ªRe-inserting double-sided discs
You can get up to 12 hours recording when you use double-sided
discs and use the “EP” mode.
ªRecording modes and approximate recording times
in hours
≥Flexible recording (FR) calculates a recording rate that will
enable the recording to fit in the remaining time on the disc.
ªTo check the remaining time and the current mode
during recording
Press [STATUS] (28) several times.
(1) Available recording time and recording mode
(e.g.: “0:50 XP” indicates 50 minutes in XP mode)
Note
≥The message “Cannot record. Maximum number of
programmes recorded.” is displayed if you try to start recording
when there are already 99 programmes on a disc. Erase
unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) or use a new disc to
continue recording.
≥Check that disc can be recorded on (page 10).
≥Ensure the write protect tab is not set to “PROTECT” (page 73).
≥Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC INFORMATION
(page 38).
For your reference
≥You can record up to 99 programmes on one disc.
≥You cannot change the channel or recording mode during
recording. You can change them while recording is paused, but
the material is recorded as a separate programme.
≥An error message appears if you try to start recording when a
disc is full; the remaining time will be shown as “0:00”. To
continue recording, erase unneeded programmes (DVD-RAM
only (page 42), Erasing programmes) or use another disc.
≥There are limitations when recording to DVD-R (page 11).
≥The message “Can not record on the disc.” is displayed when
recording was not completed correctly. Check the discs for dirt or
scratches.
≥Recording cannot be performed correctly if you try to record PAL
system to a disc that already contains recordings using NTSC.
≥In RGB recording, set “AV2 Input” to “RGB (PAL only)”. (page 61)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
DVD-RAM DVD-R
(4.7 GB)
Single-sided
(4.7 GB) Double-sided
(9.4 GB)
XP (High quality) 121
SP (Normal) 242
LP (Long play) 484
EP (Extra long play) 6126
12
3
Turn over
Reverse
Front
π Remain 0:50 XP0:07:21 6.8.
π PRG2 0:05.14 XP
π PRG1 0:00.10 SP
REC
PLAY
DVD-RAM
(1)
LR